No-Prep Emergency Sub Plans for Middle-School U.S. History

Sick day, conference, or last-minute duty? These printable Readers Theater scripts keep grades 6-8 learning while you’re away. Each title includes roles, vocabulary, and a five-question exit ticket the sub can collect.

Fast-Print Favorites

• Lost Colony of Roanoke – mystery keeps even restless classes silent.
• Barbary Wars – action-packed naval drama fits one period.
• Proclamation of 1763 – perfect bridge to Revolutionary War units.

What the Sub Sees

1. Step-by-step script directions.
2. Student roles with pronunciation help.
3. Exit slips to leave on your desk.

Build a full sub-folder once: 10-Script Colonial & Early Republic Bundle.